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Houou Medaka
AdvancedOryzias latipes var.
Gorgeous variety combining red, white, and black tricolor with elongated fins. Beautiful combination of phoenix-like graceful long fins and complex body coloration. Advanced collector's variety.
Difficulty
Advanced
Temperature
5〜30℃
Lifespan
2-3 years
Size
3-4cm
Diet
Medaka pellets, daphnia, brine shrimp
About
Houou (Phoenix) medaka is a luxurious premium improved variety combining red, white, and black tricolor body coloring with long-fin traits. Like the mythical phoenix, its gracefully spreading long fins combined with complex tricolor coloration dramatically elevate ornamental value. Fin movement in side-view tanks is particularly beautiful, while top-view also reveals the tricolor pattern. Fixation of tricolor x long-fin is extremely difficult — producing ideal tricolor distribution with long fins requires mass breeding, advanced selection skills, and years of experience, making this a true advanced hobbyist variety. Gentle current is essential as strong flow damages delicate fins. Carotenoid-rich food maintains red coloration.
Lifespan of the Houou Medaka
The Houou Medaka lives 2-3 years.
Size of the Houou Medaka
The Houou Medaka grows to 3-4cm.
Temperature & humidity for the Houou Medaka
The ideal temperature for the Houou Medaka is 20〜28℃.
Hardy in 5–30°C, neutral to slightly alkaline water.
Basic Info
Origin
Japan (selectively bred variety)
Lifespan
2-3 years
Size
3-4cm
Temperature
Care Specifications
- pH
- 7–8
- Hardness (GH)
- 9–19 dGH
- Water Temp.
- 20–28℃
PeacefulGroupBreeding: Easy
Sources: FishBase: Oryzias latipes / Seriously Fish: Oryzias latipes
Morphs (Varieties)
Selectively bred killifish are trait combinations of body form × body color × pattern × luminescence (internal/external) × scale types (transparent scales) × sparkle × fin morphology and so forth. Published entries include only confirmed traits constituting the given variety, with genetic inheritance patterns provided only for confirmed traits (uncertain cases omitted). Genetic patterns are provided as reference for breeding.
RecessiveVisual only with two copies; one copy = het (carrier).
Matsui fin-length
Other
Transparent scaleTricolor pattern (red/white/black)
Sources: JMA Japan Medaka Association — Improved Medaka Variety Classification Manual (JA) / Improved Medaka Web Encyclopedia (medakazukan, JA)
A curated selection of notable morphs. Inheritance modes are a breeding-planning guide; actual appearance varies with combos.
References & Sources
Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team
The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Oryzias latipes var. (Temminck & Schlegel, 1846)
Synonyms: Aplocheilus latipes (Temminck & Schlegel, 1846), Poecilia latipes Temminck & Schlegel, 1846, Oryzias latipes latipes (Temminck & Schlegel, 1846)
Authority databases: FishBase · GBIF · Japan Medaka Association — Variety Classification Manual (JA)
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
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